CVE-2026-7938: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7938 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the CSS component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue was released, implying a fix is available in version 148.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the CSS processing of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandboxed environment. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in the stable channel update referenced in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed context of the browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. The vendor advisory confirms that the fix is included in the stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-7938: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7938 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the CSS component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue was released, implying a fix is available in version 148.0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the CSS processing of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandboxed environment. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in the stable channel update referenced in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed context of the browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. The vendor advisory confirms that the fix is included in the stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:14.774Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69fb86dacbff5d861024d30d
Added to database: 05/06/2026, 18:22:18 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:55:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 82
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